PS6 Launch Delay Due to Memory Price Hike? Sony Still Undecided, APU Production Set for 2027
January 4, 2026 – According to a report from Insider Gaming on December 30, 2025, Sony is considering delaying the launch of the PlayStation 6 (PS6) due to the continuous rise in memory prices. However, YouTuber @Moore’s Law Is Dead stated in his latest video today that Sony has not yet made a decision on…
Microsoft CEO’s Call to Overlook AI’s ‘Low – Quality’: ‘Microslop’ Sparks Social Media Frenzy
January 4, 2026 – A few days ago, Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, published a short essay outlining his vision for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2026. As is well – known, Microsoft has been fully committed to the AI field. Its Azure cloud platform serves as a crucial technological foundation for OpenAI’s ChatGPT…
SoftBank Finalizes $22.5B Boost to OpenAI, Secures ~11% Stake
December 31, 2025 – SoftBank Group Corp. announced today that it has fully completed its previously pledged investment in OpenAI. On December 26, the Japanese conglomerate injected an additional 22.5billionintotheartificialintelligence(AI)researchlab,fulfillingitsMarchcommitmenttoinvestupto30 billion in two phases. With this latest infusion, SoftBank now holds approximately an 11% stake in OpenAI. The total investment commitment, which has now reached…
Samsung Exynos 2600: Empowering On – Device AI with Over 90% Model Size Reduction While Preserving Precision
December 30, 2025 – According to a blog post published by South Korean media outlet ETNews today, Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 2600 chipset is set to incorporate an AI model optimization solution from Nota, a South Korean AI technology firm. This integration will enable a remarkable reduction of over 90% in the size of AI models…
Masayoshi Son’s Bold Gambit: SoftBank’s $4B Data Center Acquisition Spree
December 30, 2025 – SoftBank Group Corp. has unveiled a major move in the digital infrastructure sector, announcing a deal to acquire DigitalBridge Group, a prominent data center investment firm, for an enterprise value of approximately $4 billion, including debt. This strategic acquisition is part of SoftBank’s broader push to capitalize on the booming artificial…
Microsoft Copilot AI Unleashes Free GPT 5.2: An “Expert” for Complex Office Tasks
December 30, 2025 – Yesterday, on December 29, tech media outlet BleepingComputer published a blog post revealing that Microsoft has initiated a full-scale rollout of the GPT 5.2 model for users of its web-based, Windows 11, and mobile Copilot services. This new iteration has been christened the “Smart Plus” mode. This update comes as a…
Samsung Scores Major Breakthrough in Auto Parts Biz: Exynos Auto Chips Power BMW EVs
December 30, 2025 – According to industry insiders cited by Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has achieved a significant breakthrough in expanding its automotive component portfolio by supplying advanced in-vehicle processors for electric vehicles (EVs) manufactured by BMW Group. The sources revealed that Samsung has provided the Exynos Auto V720 chip for BMW’s…
Musk Fires Back at Gates Again: A Long – Standing “Fraudster” Accusation
December 30, 2025 – Elon Musk has once again labeled Bill Gates as a “fraudster,” reigniting their long – standing feud. This time, the spark was set off by a post from a user on the X platform. The user’s post took aim at the claim that cuts in funding for the United States Agency…
EU Mandates USB-C Ports and Detachable Cables for All Chargers in Three Years, “Universal Charger” Label to Follow
December 29, 2025 – According to a report from techAU today, the European Union is set to introduce new regulations starting December 2028, which is three years from now. These regulations will mandate that all external power adapters sold within the EU must feature USB-C ports. This requirement applies to a wide range of devices,…
Shawn Layden: Exclusive Games Remain Pivotal for Console Brand Value
December 29, 2025 – In a recent appearance on the “Pause for Thought” video podcast, former senior PlayStation executive Shawn Layden weighed in on the ongoing debate about game exclusivity in the age of widespread PC gaming, arguing that exclusive titles won’t vanish entirely despite the shifting landscape. Layden stated, “I don’t believe every game…